Kazunori YOSHIMOTO moves to Avispa Fukuoka on a loan deal
F.C.TOKYO announced that Kazunori YOSHIMOTO will play for Avispa Fukuoka from 22 June 2018 to 1 January 2019 on a loan deal.
Based on the contract, Kazunori YOSHIMOTO is not available to play for any public games against F.C.TOKYO during the term of this contract.
【Profile of Kazunori YOSHIMOTO】
□Position: DF
□Birth Date: April 24, 1988
□Birth Place: Kodaira City, Tokyo
□Height/Weight: 185cm / 83kg
□History:
2001-2003 F.C.TOKYO U-15
2004-2006 F.C.TOKYO
2005, 2006 F.C.TOKYO (Class 2) 2007-2009.8 F.C.TOKYO
2009.8-2010 FC Gifu (on a loan)
2011-2012.8 F.C.TOKYO
2012.8-2012.12 FC Mito Hollyhock
2013- F.C.TOKYO
□Playing History (As of June 22, 2018)
2018 season
F.C.TOKYO J1 League 0 Games 0 Goals / F.C.TOKYO J3 League 3 Games 0 Goals / Tournament 5 Games 0 Goals / Emperor’s Cup 0 Games 0 Goals
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F.C.TOKYO J1 League 65 Games 1 Goal
F.C.TOKYO J2 League 46 Games 3 Goals
F.C.TOKYO J3 League 17 Games 0 Goal
Tournament 29 Games 1 Goal
Emperor’s Cup 3 Games 3 Goals
ACL 0 Game 0 Goal
□Comment from Kazunori YOSHIMOTO
“I have not been able to contribute in matches this year, and it has been difficult to make an impact, so I sincerely apologize for being transferred in the middle of the season while serving as the players’ chairman, a role responsible for team cohesion. I joined Tokyo’s Academy at the age of 12, and I dreamed of wearing the captain’s armband with the number 4 jersey. I strongly wished to become a champion with Tokyo. Although I was very concerned about transferring while the team was in a position to win the championship, I felt the need to challenge myself and made the decision.
I am confident that I have loved Tokyo more than anyone else, along with my local grandfather in Kodaira during my time here. This time, I am transferring temporarily, but it will always remain true that Tokyo is a club that has nurtured me both as a football player and as a person.
I sincerely hope that my beloved Tokyo, which has been part of more than half of my life, will win the league.
Thank you very much to the fans, supporters, stakeholders, and everyone who has supported me through difficult and painful times.”
